How does the wave machine work at Typhoon Lagoon?

A series of gates controlled by hydraulics along the back wall of the pool open to release the raised water down into the pool. This displacement of water creates the wave. Adjusting the timing of the gate opening allows the Typhoon Lagoon to offer lefts, rights, a central peak and whitewater rollers.



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The water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated, making the park a good choice to visit during most days of the year; however, during inclement weather or if an extended bout of cold temperatures are predicted, Disney will close the water parks.

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Before the park opens or after it closes surfers can rent the pool with friends and pricing follows the number of waves generated during your rental block. 100 waves is $1,150, 125 waves for $1,550 and 150 waves goes for $1,850. You can find more information here.

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The best time to go to Typhoon Lagoon is on a weekday. However, if the weekend is your only option I recommend arriving 30 minutes before the park's opening time. It's important to pay attention to park hours and do some research on this prior to your visit. The water parks have shorter hours than the theme parks.

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Be sure to follow the dress code. For diaper-age swimmers, suit up with plastic pants or swim diapers in pool areas. You can wear water shoes around the park and on most attractions (Cast Members will let you know if you need to remove your shoes to ride a particular attraction).

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Back when Typhoon Lagoon used to have evening Extra Magic Hours, it was good advice, but that's no longer the case. Now, the water parks become less-busy a couple of hours before closing, but the shaded spots are still mostly accounted for, and lines are still worse than early in the morning.

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The animals in Shark Reef have been relocated to other places around the Walt Disney World Resort. The attraction permanently closed on October 3.

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As soon as the park opens, make your way to a seating area near to lots of trees - if you are there early you should have no trouble finding somewhere suitable. There is also a nice quiet and shaded area close to the entrance of 'Crush n Gusher'.

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With all that is available to guests at Typhoon Lagoon, it makes sense to plan for an entire day of exploring all of the slides, rides, and dining locations.

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Typhoon Lagoon and the weather The water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated, making the park a good choice to visit during most days of the year; however, during inclement weather or if an extended bout of cold temperatures are predicted, Disney will close the water parks.

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Castaway Creek is the lazy river at Typhoon Lagoon. It's a 21.5 (roughly) minute float that takes you around the Surf Pool, with entries at major spots throughout the park. It's not a particularly well-themed or interesting lazy river, but the plants and greenery throughout are quite nice.

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The two water parks differ in their ownership, but the major difference between Typhoon Lagoon and Volcano Bay is the attractions. Volcano Bay, which is a Universal park, favors more thrilling attractions, with several large water slides. Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World is geared more toward a relaxing experience.

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Attractions. Shark Reef: Hosted by NAUI, snorkel through an unheated, saltwater reef populated with stingrays, bonnethead sharks, leopard sharks, and colorful tropical fish.

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Rhonda, you are allowed to wear water shoes at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. For most all attractions there, you'll even be able to wear them down the water slides. Do make sure they are true water shoes, however, as flip flops are not permitted on the water slides themselves.

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